1. A. Letter of Resignation
      1. B. Leave of Absence
      2. 1. Recommend acceptance of a one-year leave of absence from Mrs. Jennifer Strazzabosco, 150 Highland Avenue, Newark, New York 14513 from her position as an Elementary School teacher for the 2007-2008 school year.
    1. a. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Matthew Cook, 27 Cherry Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE Director of Special Programs effective July 1, 2007 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE Director of Special Programs position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is Director of Special Programs.  Certification area is Permanent Certification/School District Administrator (In Process).  (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    2. b. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Nelson Kise, 149 Layton Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE 7-12 Principal effective July 1, 2007 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE 7-12 Principal position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is 7-12 Principal. Certification area is Permanent Certification/ School District Administrator. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    3. c. Recommend the appointment of Tracy Mares, 6777 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, New York 14551to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Reading teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Literacy Birth-6th grade (In Process) and Provisional/PreK, Kindergarten – 6th grade. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    4. d. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Brian Askin, 264 Washington Street, Geneva, New York 14456 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Elementary School instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6 and Initial/Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Elementary Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
    5. e. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Sarah Leo, 90 W. Bayard Street, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Elementary School instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Elementary Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 3, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
  2. E. Based upon receipt of security clearance documentation, recommend the continuation of the employment of the following:
  3. IV. NEW BUSINESS
      1. A. Recommend acceptance that the Superintendent or designee shall annually send ten (10) month employees letters indicating that the employee has a reasonable assurance of employment beginning at the end of the traditional summer recess period for the Lyons Central School District.
      2. B. Recommend approval of the following request for transportation, pending room on the bus, for the 2007-2008 school year to DeSales High School, Geneva, from:
  4. V. OLD BUSINESS
  5. VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS
      1. A. Recommend approval of the establishment of the Achievers Award Scholarship to be given at the 2007 graduation in the amount of $200 each year.
      2. B. Recommend approval of the three year contract between the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of Education Lyons Central School District and the Lyons Teachers Association.
      3. I. Policy – Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs. (2nd Reading). (See attached).
  6. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
      1. C. Invitation to the 2007 UPK Graduation. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 9:00 a.m. Lyons Elementary School Auditorium. Reception immediately following at the Head Start Building.
  7. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. IX. ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007
LYONS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Middle/High School Library
10 Clyde Road, Lyons, New York  
7:00 P.M.
 

                **REVISED**                
AGENDA:            
 
I.   CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
II.   REGULAR BUSINESS
A.  Examination and/or alteration of agenda.
B.   Public Comment.
C.   Track and Field Champion – Brittany McCray. (Ron Wheat)
D.   Presentation by Lucas Quagliata and Mark DeCracker.
E.   Parks & Trails New York. (Harry DeCook)
F.   Retirement Recognition for Ms. Nancy Morrison.
G.   Retirement Recognition for Mrs. Kristine Vanderlinde.
H.   Retirement Recognition for Ms. Kathleen Clark.
I.   Retirement Recognition for Mr. Harold DeCook.
J.   Retirement Recognition for Mr. David Alena.
K.   Retirement Recognition for Mr. John Paliotti.
L.   Presentation of CDEP report.
M.  Superintendent recommends approval of:
1.   Minutes for May 22, 2007.
2.   Treasurer’s Report.
3.   Bills and Warrants.
4.   Clerk’s Report.
5.   Revenue Report
6.   Lyons Committee on Special Education – Monroe 1 BOCES/Foreman Center minutes for May 16, 2007. (See attached).
 
 
III.   PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Superintendent recommends the approval of the following:
A.  Letter of Resignation
1.   Recommend acceptance of a letter of resignation from Ms. Kristin Smalt, 6702 Woodbrooke Road, Victor, New York 14564 from her position as an Elementary School teacher effective July 1, 2007.
 


B. Leave of Absence



B.   Leave of Absence


1. Recommend acceptance of a one-year leave of absence from Mrs. Jennifer Strazzabosco, 150 Highland Avenue, Newark, New York 14513 from her position as an Elementary School teacher for the 2007-2008 school year.



1.   Recommend acceptance of a one-year leave of absence from Mrs. Jennifer Strazzabosco, 150 Highland Avenue, Newark, New York 14513 from her position as an Elementary School teacher for the 2007-2008 school year.
 
 
C.  Instructional
1.  Instructional


a. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Matthew Cook, 27 Cherry Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE Director of Special Programs effective July 1, 2007 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE Director of Special Programs position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is Director of Special Programs.  Certification area is Permanent Certification/School District Administrator (In Process).  (Security clearance documentation has been received).



a.   Recommend the appointment of Mr. Matthew Cook, 27 Cherry Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE Director of Special Programs effective July 1, 2007 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE Director of Special Programs position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is Director of Special Programs.  Certification area is Permanent Certification/School District Administrator (In Process).  (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 


b. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Nelson Kise, 149 Layton Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE 7-12 Principal effective July 1, 2007 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE 7-12 Principal position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is 7-12 Principal. Certification area is Permanent Certification/ School District Administrator. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



b.   Recommend the appointment of Mr. Nelson Kise, 149 Layton Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a 12 month 1.0 FTE 7-12 Principal effective July 1, 2007 as per contract for the 2007-2008 school year. The 1.0 FTE 7-12 Principal position is a three-year probationary appointment beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2010. Tenure area is 7-12 Principal. Certification area is Permanent Certification/ School District Administrator. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 


c. Recommend the appointment of Tracy Mares, 6777 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, New York 14551to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Reading teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Literacy Birth-6th grade (In Process) and Provisional/PreK, Kindergarten – 6th grade. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



c.   Recommend the appointment of Tracy Mares, 6777 Sodus Center Road, Sodus, New York 14551to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Reading teacher effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Literacy Birth-6th grade (In Process) and Provisional/PreK, Kindergarten – 6th grade. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 


d. Recommend the appointment of Mr. Brian Askin, 264 Washington Street, Geneva, New York 14456 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Elementary School instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6 and Initial/Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Elementary Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



d.   Recommend the appointment of Mr. Brian Askin, 264 Washington Street, Geneva, New York 14456 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Elementary School instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6 and Initial/Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Elementary Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 2, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 
 
 


e. Recommend the appointment of Ms. Sarah Leo, 90 W. Bayard Street, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Elementary School instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Elementary Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 3, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).



e.   Recommend the appointment of Ms. Sarah Leo, 90 W. Bayard Street, Seneca Falls, New York 13148 to a three-year probationary term as a 1.0 FTE Elementary School instructor effective September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010 or sooner upon termination by the Board. The certification area(s) and status is Initial/Childhood Education Grades 1-6. The tenure area is Elementary Education. The current annual salary is as follows: Step 3, which includes all hours, degrees and years of experiences to date. This appointment is in accordance with and subject to Education Law, the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the By-Laws of the Board of Education. (Security clearance documentation has been received).
 
f.   Recommend approval of the appointment of Ms. Nicole Bly, 335 Walzford Road, Rochester, New York 14622 as the Summer School Principal for the summer of 2007.
 
g.   Recommend approve of Mr. Libarid Alexanian, 449 Old Pre-Emption Road, Lyons, New York 14489 as a Teacher on Special Assignment for the purpose of an Administrative Internship effective September 1, 2007.
 
 
2.  Long-term Substitutes - None
3.  Part-time appointment – None
4.  Coaching
Recommend approval of the following Coaches for the 2007 -2008 Fall sports:
a.  Dominic Monacelli    Varsity Football Coach
b.  John Lawson      Varsity Assistant Football Coach
c.  Dean Schott      Varsity Assistant Football Coach
d.  Randy Wadhams    J.V. Football Head Coach
e.  Hugh Spink      J.V. Assistant Football Coach
f.  Eric Windover      Modified Football Coach
g.  Tom Carmichael    Varsity Soccer Coach
h.  Justin Erdley      J.V. Soccer Coach
i.  Lindsay Iocco      Modified Soccer Coach
j.  Matt Barr      Varsity Volleyball Coach
k.  Bridgette Barr      J.V. Volleyball Coach
l.  Eric Kuhn      Modified Volleyball Coach
m.  Colleen Bezant    Varsity Girls’ Tennis Coach
n.  Stefanie Smith      Modified Girls’ Tennis Coach
o.  Valerie VanStean    Varsity Cheerleading Coach
p.  TBA        Varsity Cross-Country Coach
q.  TBA        Modified Football Coach
r.  TBA        Modified Cross-Country Coach
 
 
 
 
5.   Substitute
a.  Recommend approval of the following as substitute teachers, monitors, or aides: - None
 
D.  Non-Instructional
1.  Teacher Aides - None
2.  Clerical – None
3.   Food Service
a.  Recommend approval of the termination of Ms. Theresa Hironimus, 211 Canal Street, Lyons, New York 14489 from her position as a Part-time food service helper effective June 12, 2007.
4.  Transportation - None
5.  Building and Grounds - None
6.  Substitutes - None
 

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E.  Based upon receipt of security clearance documentation, recommend the continuation of the employment of the following:
1.  Mr. Alexander Watkins, 133 Maple Street, Lyons, New York 14489 as a substitute teacher, monitor or aide for grades 7-12.
 

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IV.  NEW BUSINESS


A. Recommend acceptance that the Superintendent or designee shall annually send ten (10) month employees letters indicating that the employee has a reasonable assurance of employment beginning at the end of the traditional summer recess period for the Lyons Central School District.



A.   Recommend acceptance that the Superintendent or designee shall annually send ten (10) month employees letters indicating that the employee has a reasonable assurance of employment beginning at the end of the traditional summer recess period for the Lyons Central School District.
 


B. Recommend approval of the following request for transportation, pending room on the bus, for the 2007-2008 school year to DeSales High School, Geneva, from:



B.  Recommend approval of the following request for transportation, pending room on the bus, for the 2007-2008 school year to DeSales High School, Geneva, from:
1.  Ms. Susan Gutschow, 169 Phelps Street, Lyons, New York 14489 for Molly Gutschow, 12th grade.
 
 
 

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V.   OLD BUSINESS
 
 

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VI.  SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS


A. Recommend approval of the establishment of the Achievers Award Scholarship to be given at the 2007 graduation in the amount of $200 each year.



A.   Recommend approval of the establishment of the Achievers Award Scholarship to be given at the 2007 graduation in the amount of $200 each year.
 


B. Recommend approval of the three year contract between the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of Education Lyons Central School District and the Lyons Teachers Association.



B.   Recommend approval of the three year contract between the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of Education Lyons Central School District and the Lyons Teachers Association.
 
C.   Recommend approval of the three year contact between the Chief Executive Office for the Board of Education Lyons Central School District and the Lyons Transportation Staff Association.
 


I. Policy – Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs. (2nd Reading). (See attached).



I.   Policy – Extended School Year (July/August) Service and/or Programs. (2nd Reading). (See attached).
 
E.  Recommend the authorization of Mr. Nelson Kise, 7-12 Principal to sign Activity Account checks effective July 1, 2007.
 
 

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VII.  COMMUNICATIONS


C. Invitation to the 2007 UPK Graduation. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 9:00 a.m. Lyons Elementary School Auditorium. Reception immediately following at the Head Start Building.



C.   Invitation to the 2007 UPK Graduation. Tuesday, June 19, 2007. 9:00 a.m. Lyons Elementary School Auditorium. Reception immediately following at the Head Start Building.
B.  Four County School Boards Association. Program Planning Committee Meeting. June 25, 2007. Torrey Park Grill, 89 Avenue E, Geneva. 5:30 Registration, 6:30 Dinner and Meeting.  
 
 

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VIII.   EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.  Recommend an Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue.
 
 
 
 


IX. ADJOURNMENT



IX.  ADJOURNMENT
 
 
 
             Sincerely,
 
 
 
             Richard P. Amundson
             Superintendent
 
 
 
HANDOUT:
1.  Lyons Elementary School. The Lion’s Roar. June 2007. (Mr. Mark Clark).
 
 
 
 
 

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